Comet Weekly Update
Issue 27 : Week of March 27, 2023
9 Days Until Spring Break!
Updates and Reminders for the Week of 3/27/23
- 3rd Quarter Grades Close in two weeks - now is the time to get focused, turn in assignments, and study for any tests before Spring Break. Students are reminded about the Edmentum FlexPath grade recovery opportunity for Quarters 1 & 2. Please see information below.
- The Chick-Fil-A Leadership Academy and FBLA Non-Perishable & Canned Food Drive Donation was extended to Monday, March 27th. Please bring your donation in to your class or club.
- Both the Junior (April 28th) and Senior (May 5th) Proms are around the corner. We are limiting ticket sales to both and it will be first come, first served. See the Class of 2023 and 2024 information sections below for more information.
Virginia will be releasing $30 million in grants to help combat the lingering effects of the pandemic on student achievement. The K-12 Learning Recovery Grants will be available to parents for education services intended to address learning loss and student well being, including such things as tutoring and summer enrichment programs. According to a press release from the governor’s office, qualifying students whose family’s income does not exceed 300% of the federal poverty level could receive $3,000 grants. All other qualifying families could receive $1,500. Parents can find out more information here: https://www.doe.virginia.gov/parents-students/for-parents/learning-recovery-grants
Weekly Even/Odd Schedule
Tuesday - 3/28 - Odd Day - Bells 1, 3, 5, & 7
Wednesday - 3/29 - Even Day - Bells 2, 4, 6, & 8
Thursday - 3/30 - Odd Day - Bells 1, 3, 5, & 7
Friday - 3/31 - Even Day - Bells 2, 4, 6, & 8
You can find the school year Even/Odd Schedule HERE or download below.
In This Issue
- Weekly Even/Odd Schedule
- Plan Ahead
- Granby Edmentum FlexPath Grade Recovery Program
- Granby's March Madness Math Family Night
- Gift Card Donations Wanted for Teacher Appreciation
- Trio Upward Bound Applications for 9th & 10th Graders
- Summer Opportunities for Gifted and High Ability Students
- AP Testing Information
- Granby Food Drive - Win Chick-Fil-A
- FEV Tutor Information
- Congressman Bobby Scott's 30th Annual High School Art Competition
- Norfolk Sister Cities - Host a German Student this Summer?
- Yearbook Survey
- Order your Yearbook Today
- Clubs & Activities Announcements
- Club/Activity Group Photo Schedule
- Class of 2023 Information
- Class of 2024 Information
- Counselor's Corner
- Granby Athletics
- Comet Athletic Association
- Important Links
- Contact Us
Plan Ahead
Tuesday, March 28th - LifeTouch Senior Cap & Gown Photos
Tuesday, March 28th - Granby March Math Madness Event - 5:30pm
Wednesday, March 29th - Club/Activity Photos
Thursday, April 6th - 3rd Quarter Closes
Friday, April 7th - Teacher Workday - Students not in School
Monday, April 10th - Friday, April 14th - Spring Break - School Closed
Tuesday, April 25th - SAT Testing In-School for Juniors who registered
Friday, April 28th - Junior Prom - Tickets on Sale Now
Friday, May 5th - Senior Prom - Tickets on Sale Now
The school district's Academic Calendar can be found HERE or downloaded below.
Granby's Edmentum FlexPath Grade Recovery
Granby has started the implementation of a grade recovery program for students who failed Quarter 1 and/or Quarter 2. The program being used is called Edmentum FlexPath and it is available for students in courses listed below.
Teachers in these courses started giving contracts to students in these course who were eligible for the grade recovery on Thursday and Friday. The sooner the student returns the contract, the faster they can start the program. All students must be finished with the Edmentum FlexPath work and any other requirements no later than May 11, 2023. Please contact your student's teacher if you need additional information.
Students are required to attend classes daily for Quarter 3 and 4, as well as turn in assignments during this time. Edmentum FlexPath is not a replacement of attending in-school courses and cannot be used as online learning.
Register for Granby's March Math Madness Event
Upward Bound Summer Program for 9th & 10th Graders
Trio Upward Bound on Old Dominion University’s campus offers a free pre-college program for students. Upward Bound is a federally funded pre-college program that offers academic support and enrichment opportunities to first-generation high school students from economically disadvantaged communities who have the desire to go to college. The program has been helping students in Norfolk achieve their dream of college since 1986. Through tutoring sessions, workshops, cultural enrichment opportunities, financial literacy, and academic counseling, participants gain the support needed to make going to college possible.
Everything in the program is FREE. Trio Upward Bound offers free college tours; free
academic coaching and mentoring; free school supplies; fee waivers for the SAT and college applications; and so much more! They even offer a 6-week summer program designed to help students prepare to transition into college life. Please see the attached PSA which provides a full listing of the services that we offer in addition to eligibility requirements for gaining acceptance into the program; a copy of the program’s brochure; and a copy of the paper application.
ELIGIBILITY: In order to qualify for initial acceptance to Old Dominion’s Upward Bound Program, the student must be:
✓ meet the income eligibility criterion established by Federal Guidelines
✓ be a potential first-generation college bound student (neither of whose parent(s) received a baccalaureate degree)
✓ be enrolled in the ninth or tenth grade in one of the target area high schools. For initial acceptance, must be enrolled
before entering eleventh grade
✓ be a citizen or national of the United States
✓ be at least 13 years old and a rising 9th grader at the time of acceptance
✓ reside in Norfolk or Portsmouth
✓ have a need for academic support in order to successfully pursue a program of study in education beyond high school.
Summer Opportunities for Gifted and High Ability Students
Parents and Students, check out these summer opportunities for middle and high school students! Registration deadlines are quickly approaching and spots are limited.
Attention Parents/Guardians & AP Students:
Please review the information below as it relates to 2023 AP Testing:
Do you like Chick-Fil-A?
FEV Tutoring (FREE)
www.fevtutor.com
Norfolk Public Schools will provide free, school-sponsored, one-to-one online tutoring and homework help through FEV Tutor.
NPS’ students in grades 3 through 12 can receive tutoring in math, science, social studies and English language arts Schedule a session, or access live tutors around the clock for last-minute homework help and coursework support.
Since this is a virtual service, tutoring can be accessed at any time, anywhere with a computer/device, Internet connection, username, and password. Tutoring services integrate with NPS systems already in use such as Canvas and Clever.
If you have any questions about this free virtual tutoring program, please contact FEV Tutor directly at: va@fevtutor.com or call 855-763-2607. FEV's Support Team is happy to answer any questions and work with you to create a personalized tutoring experience that best suits your learner.
Take this opportunity to help your child(ren) reach their academic goals! Head to fevtutor.com now.
Can you host a German student this summer?
- We are looking for families with teenagers between the ages of 15-18
- Approximate duration is from July 6th to July 26th, 2023
- Families provide room and board for the visiting teen
- The German students bring their own spending money
- German language skills are not required
- All families from the Southside of Hampton Roads are welcome to apply
- The host student is eligible to go on the reciprocal exchange in 2024
- Norfolk Sister Cities organizes group events and trips
- Full time support provided by NSCA and a chaperone from Wilhelmshaven
Please see the attached flyer below for more information.
Yearbook Survey
Students, what song represents your life? If you could play a character in a movie, who would it be? And, who at Granby, seniors, has made a big impact on you? You'll find these questions and more in a survey the yearbook staff has launched and wants you to fill out. Look for the link in the Comet Weekly Update. Don't delay, please. Responses will be accepted through Mon., March 27th. Take the survey HERE.
Yearbooks are On Sale - Engraving on Cover Deadline Approaching
If you wish to order a yearbook, please order online HERE
The cost of the yearbook is $50.00. The yearbook price will go up to $55.00 on May 1st.
Seniors should order their yearbook through the senior package below for free name engraving.
Club Photos Save-the-date - 3/29
If you are a member of a Granby High club, or an adviser, please save Weds., March 29th, as picture day for clubs. Please see the draft schedule below.
Club & Activity Announcements - Get Involved @ Granby
You can find a full listing of all clubs and activities here: https://www.npsk12.com/domain/4254
African and Caribbean Club
We will meet on Mondays after school in Room 223
Chess Club
Chess club will be held on Monday at 2:15 in Room 218. Anyone is welcome to come play-speak with Ms. Kesser if you have any questions.
Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy & FBLA
Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy and FBLA will meet after school on Monday, March 27th. See Mr. Simmons if you have any questions.
DD Club
Dungeons & Dragons Club will be meeting after school on Monday, March 27th in room 111.
Horticulture Club
The Horticulture club will be meeting on Wednesday, March 29th, after school. We're going to be working on our plans for the Granby garden. New members are welcome. See Ms. Peney Williams in room 258 for questions.
Newspaper Club
Newspaper Club meets Monday from 2:15 until 4 p.m. in Room 252. Please share your talent and your voice in our online newspaper The Granby Spectator. Newcomers are welcome.
Y-Street
As a reminder, this week is Share The Air Takes Action! Y Street members, go out into your community to collect support cards for the campaign and post Share The Air Posters around your community. Members, you can come to Mr. Simmons classroom to pick up posters.
Yearbook Club
Yearbook Club meets from 2:15 to 4 p.m. Wednesday in Room 252, but don't let that schedule stop you. Comets are competing all week long in home games and matches. Grab a digital camera and get snapping. Please coordinate with your club members and adviser first, though.
Cap & Gown Photos - March 28th
Seniors, Lifetouch photographers will be back at Granby on Tues., March 28, to take cap and gown pictures. Lifetouch will provide the gowns for the photo. A sitting fee of $10 will be charged. You can sign-up using the link HERE. It is first come, first served. **If you register for more than one session you will be deleted from both and lose your spots. You must make your selection carefully.**
Tidewater Lodge #106 Scholarship
Seniors apply for the Tidewater Lodge #106 Scholarship. The scholarship is open to all Granby graduating high school seniors who will be enrolling as a full-time college student in the Fall of 2023. Apply here- https://form.jotform.com/230814242660045
Class of 2023 - We need your scholarship and Financial Aid Information
Class of 2023 your new scholarship total is 9.25 million dollars. As your acceptances and financial aid packets start coming in, bring them by Ms. Kirby's office (rm. 207) or Ms. U's office (Rm 235A/Old 09B). Or feel free to email a picture of them to hkirby@nps.k12.va.us or mulanich@nps.k12.va.us. We'd love for your scholarship total to beat the Class of 22's total....which was.....20 million dollars. Reminder-enlistment papers for active duty and the reserves count as scholarship money too.
Senior Package and Prom Information
There are no Senior dues. The prom ticket and other senior items will be sold as a package or a la carte.
Senior Package $115.00
Includes:
1 Cohort 2023 Student Prom Ticket
1 Senior T-Shirt
1 Yearbook
1 Senior Yard Sign
Purchasing the package saves you $30.00!
A la carte/Individual Prices:
Prom Ticket (Granby Cohort 2023 Student): $55.00
T-Shirt: $25.00
Yearbook: $52.19 (order online HERE)
Senior Yard Sign: $8.00
Prom Ticket for Guest: $65.00 - Guest permission forms can be picked up with Mr. Stone.
Prom Tickets are LIMITED, so get them NOW!!! Stop by room 101 and buy the package or a la carte items from Mr. Stone. Currently only Cash and Check being accepted. Credit Card and Cash App will be taken starting January 23rd. If purchasing the yearbook al a carte, you must buy it online.
Junior Prom Save-the-date
Class of 2024 - Apply to be the next Student School Board Representative for Next School Year
The application to be the Student Representative to the Norfolk City School Board for the 2023-2024 school year is now available and can be found below. The deadline to complete the application is April 3, 2023 and must be turned in to the main office to Mr. Smigiel. Please read the attached documents below to find out more information and/or reach out to Mr. Smigiel if you have any questions. Each school will select 2 candidates to be interviewed by the district, with one being selected from the five high schools.
ASVAB Registration for April 27th Test Session
Greetings Comets,
If you are interested in joining the Military, register for the ASVAB Test with the QR codes posted around school, on the attached flyer below, or see Mr. Jones in Academy B for further assistance. The test will be administered on April 27th, 8AM in the Medium Forum.
Seniors - Access College Commitment Day Field Trip
Seniors: ACCESS is hosting College Commitment Day at Chartway Arena on Tuesday, April 25th. This event is to celebrate students who have been accepted into at least one college and have filed their FAFSA.
Students who turn in a permission slip will receive a #igotin2023 t-shirt and lunch will be provided. Here is a link to our permission slip: https://www.cognitoforms.com/ACCESSCollegeFoundation/collegecommitmentday2023permissionform
Space is limited, so don't delay! If you have any questions, or need more information contact ACCESSS Advisor, Mrs. Ulanich at mulanich@accesscollege.org, or mulanich@nps.k12.va.us.
Seniors: File your FAFSA
BAND App for Communication with Athletic News
Join our 'Athletic Director-Spring Sports' group on BAND - The app for groups and communities! https://band.us/n/a1af8fceVe523
Granby Athletics Merchandise Store
Athletic Highlights from Last Week
Congratulations to the Varsity Softball team for defeating Maury 15-3. Destiny Harris had an inside the park home run to end the game for the Comets. It was her third home run of the season.
Girls and Boys Tennis had a successful week defeating both Booker T Washington and Churchland 9-0. Freshman Wilder Lewis won in his debut for the boys team against Churchland as he won 6-0, 6-0. Abigail Ayala-Lopez and Lizaveta Hrachukha won both of their singles matches against Churchland and also teamed up with Naana Baffour and Kayla Mallari to win doubles as well.
The Boys Soccer Team moved to 3-0 on the season as the defeated York 1-0. Davis Mann scored the lone goal with an assist by Diddier Martinez. Caleb Jordan was tough as usual defending and Eli Kesser recorded the shut out in goal.
Athletic Schedule This Week
Monday, March 27th
Girls Soccer @ Northampton- 5 pm
Tuesday, March 28th
Boys Tennis @ Norview- 3:30 pm
Girls Tennis @ Granby vs Norview- 3:30 pm
Varsity Baseball @ Manor- 4:30 pm
Varsity Softball @ Manor- 4:30 pm
JV Baseball @ Granby vs Manor- 4:30 pm
JV Softball @ Granby vs Manor- 4:30 pm
Boys Soccer @ Nansemond River- 6 pm
Wednesday, March 29th
Girls and Boys Tennis @ Granby vs Woodside- 3:30 pm
Thursday, March 30th
Girls and Boys Tennis vs Lake Taylor- 3:30 pm (site tbd)
Boys Soccer vs Phoebus @ Powhatan- 6 pm
Friday, March 31st
Varsity Baseball vs Norcom @ Granby- 4:30 pm
Varsity Softball vs Norcom @ Granby- 4:30 pm
JV Baseball @ Norcom- 4:30 pm
JV Softball @ Norcom- 4:30 pm
Saturday, April 1st
JV Baseball vs Western Branch @ Granby- 1 pm
Comet Athletic Association
As some of our awesome GCAA board members transition out of the high school phase, we have a couple positions opening this spring. If you are interested in volunteering a bit of your time, please call Jeanne Olszowy at (757) 489-2792.
How can your teams raise money for your sport? Volunteer at concessions. Teams receive 20% of the profits or if they take on the entire workload of purchasing food and selling, they will receive all of their profits. Thank you to a couple of our sports teams for agreeing to volunteer. For more information, please call Jeanne at (757) 489-2792.
GO COMETS!!
Communicating with Granby using our two email addresses
Granby's Two Emails
askgranby@npsk12.com - should be used for any communication with Granby, except for notification of absences.
Parents reporting Covid symptoms and positive Covid should also use this email. Please make sure you let us know the following: Student's Name, date symptoms started, and date tested positive. This will help us expedite the response.
GranbyHighAttendance@npsk12.com - should be used for any communication regarding being tardy and absences from school including absence notification, and submitting excused notes.
Contact Us
During the School Year Main Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am - 3:00pm
Enrollments 7:30am - 10:30am, Monday-Friday
Email: AskGranby@npsk12.com
Website: https://www.npsk12.com/ghs
Location: 7101 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA, USA
Phone: 757-451-4110
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GranbyHighComets